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Hail history for Barbourville, KY

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 8, 20251.50 in (ping pong ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)May 8, 2025

Ane haili ijiin 200614

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon11

Wind reports within 10 miles104

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Barbourville on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Barbourville

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
May 8, 2025	2.00 in hen egg	Trosper, Bryants Store, Tinsley 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Barbourville	NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Barbourville meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barbourville

Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (2).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Barbourville

May 8, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Trosper (7 mi from Barbourville)

National Weather Service description (English): A social media report showed pictures of at least egg-sized hail in the community of Trosper around 4pm. The hail reportedly broke windshields in the area.

Sep 24, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gray (9 mi from Barbourville)

Apr 26, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Barbourville (1 mi from Barbourville)

Apr 19, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Jarvis Store (6 mi from Barbourville)

Jun 15, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Barbourville (1 mi from Barbourville)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Barbourville

104 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Barbourville since 2006, on 71 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 16, 2026	damage a reported	Yeager 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Heidrick, Girdler 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	damage a reported	Cannon, Fourmile 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026	damage a reported	Old Flat Lick 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Indian Creek 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 19, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Permon 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Dewitt 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Boone Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Wilton, Meadow Creek 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 2024	58 mph, a estimat	Wilton, Gray 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Barbourville; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Cities nearby

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Barbourville.

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